Highly Strung

Framing & Conservation Presentation

highlystrung — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 03:39:06 +0000

We are very pleased to have been invited to give a brief talk concerning art conservation and framing by the Noosa Regional Gallery as a part of the ‘taste of Art’ event running at the Gallery and Marina during April.

We will be giving a short talk and inviting questions on the topic at 10am on Thursday 26th for anyone that would like to attend.

Please click the link below if you would like to download the contents of the talk before the day or are unable to attend but would like the information.

Artwork Conservation & Framing

Golden Acrylics – Free Demo

highlystrung — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 03:32:35 +0000

The Golden range of artists acrylics and mediums are now in stock and enable the creation of effects that are not possible with other brands. Golden educator Nancy Stockman will be demonstration the range, how they work and what is possible at the shop on Saturday 24th March between 10am and 1pm – Please join us to see just what is possible with these unique products and pick up some samples to try at home or in the studio.

Space is limited so we ask that if possible you bring a chair, we will provide coffee and biscuits but you may wish to bring lunch as it is a market day in Eumundi and is likley to be busy.

We hope you will be able to join us and find ways to enhance you work with products from the range.

Workshop with Froyle Neideck

highlystrung — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:40:00 +0000

We are delighted to be hosting another ‘Developing Creativity’ workshop with Froyle on Wed 7th march at 10am.

Discover how amazing you really are!

Be guided in the exciting experience of abstract expressionism through a unique blend of art coaching to a completed painting in just one empowering 3hr workshop and release your creative potential!

Booking is essential cost $95 inc materials please call Vanessa to book on 07 5442 7044

click here for more information

Award for Highly Strung!

highlystrung — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:59:45 +0000

We are very proud to have been awarded the status of ‘Approved Service Provider’ to the Australian Art & Antique Dealers Association.

We are one of only two organisations in Australia to be approved service providers for Framing, frame repair and Mirror repair and restoration, click here to see what this means for our customers.

Schmincke Artist’s Oils now in Stock

highlystrung — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 02:08:02 +0000

We are delighted to announce that we are now stocking Schmincke Artist’s Oils. These represent superb value for money starting at just $9.75 for a series 1 colour. Available exclusively at Highly Strung – you will not find these top quality paints any cheaper anywhere …. even on-line.

Norma^® Professional is environmental-friendly formulated and produced -”Made in Germany”

The balanced selection of colours which makes up the Norma^® Professional range of fine, pure oil colours for artists consists of 84 brilliant modern and traditional colours, including 27 high quality transparent and unique special colours. Here in addition to new highly light-fast chromium yellow colours which achieve a high degree of coverage, there are also special colours amongst others these include poppy red, cobalt turquoise, agate brown, Schweinfurt green hue, neutral black, gold, silver and bronze. All 84 shades display the maximum degree of light fastness (4-5 stars).

Christmas Opening Times

highlystrung — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:54:44 +0000

We will be open the following days and times during the Christmas Period:

Sat 24th December 9am – Noon

closed until 4th January

4th Jan 2012 open 9.30am – 1.30pm

closed 5th, 6th Jan

Saturday 7th open 9am – Noon

Open as usual from Monday 9th January

25% OFF Windsor & Newton Oils

highlystrung — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:00:23 +0000

Windsor & Newton Artists Oil colours and Windsor fast drying oil colours are now 20% off while stocks last.

Series 1 tubes are now just $10.75 (rrp is $14.50) - this is a fantastic saving on a top quality paint

We currently have the full colour range in stock so visit the store soon to be sure and snap up

the colours you need.

From December 2011 we will be replacing our Windsor Oil range with the ‘Schminke’ artists’ oil range of paints which are of a comparable quality and a keener price – to find out more click here

Wholesale Framing, Custom Stretch Canvas, Art Materials, Art Freight

highlystrung — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 03:57:54 +0000

Highly Strung is the Sunshine Coast’s leading supplier of services to Artists and Galleries inc: Custom & Wholesale Framing, Stretch Canvas, (custom made, ready made and canvas by the meter), we also stock a huge range of Artist quality supplies & materials including papers, paints, brushes, mediums etc. We specialise in exhibition work, wholesale framing, Continue Reading

Classes

admin — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 06:51:09 +0000

Highly Strung co-ordinates a range of different workshops subject to demand. Check this space regularly for updates or add your name to our mailing list to be notified personally of what is on when. To do this just drop us an e-mail with your name and postal address.

Demonstrations

admin — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 06:19:41 +0000

A Huge thank you to Michelle Pike for the demonstration on Wednesday 19th October of ‘painting with acrylics’ we hope all those that attended enjoyed the day and gained inspiration from seeing Michelle work.

Remember you can buy Michelles work on her website Michelle Pike.com

We will be hosting more demonstrations and workshops in 2012 please check the site for updates